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China: The ruins at Karakhoja or Gaochang Gucheng (Gaochang Ancient City), near Turpan, Xinjiang Province

The ruins of Karakhoja or Gaochang Gucheng (Gaochang Ancient City) date from the initial Han Chinese conquest of the area in the 2nd century BCE. Located about 46km southeast of Turpan on the edge of the Lop Desert, Karakhoja is larger than Yarkhoto, but rather less well preserved. Originally established as a garrison town, it developed into a prosperous city by Tang times, before being eventually abandoned in the 14th century, probably due to a combination of endemic warfare and desertification. In its prime, Karakhoja was divided into three sections – an outer city, inner city, and palace area.
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China: The ruins at Karakhoja or Gaochang Gucheng (Gaochang Ancient City), near Turpan, Xinjiang Province
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Traducción automática: Las ruinas de Karakhoja o Gaochang Gucheng (ciudad antigua de Gaochang) datan de la conquista inicial de la zona por los chinos Han en el siglo II a.C. Ubicada a unos 46 kilómetros al sureste de Turpan, en el borde del desierto de Lop, Karakhoja es más grande que Yarkhoto, pero está peor conservada. Originalmente establecida como una ciudad guarnición, se convirtió en una ciudad próspera en la época Tang, antes de ser finalmente abandonada en el siglo XIV, probablemente debido a una combinación de guerra endémica y desertificación. En su mejor momento, Karakhoja estaba dividida en tres secciones: una ciudad exterior, una ciudad interior y una zona del palacio.
The ruins of Karakhoja or Gaochang Gucheng (Gaochang Ancient City) date from the initial Han Chinese conquest of the area in the 2nd century BCE. Located about 46km southeast of Turpan on the edge of the Lop Desert, Karakhoja is larger than Yarkhoto, but rather less well preserved. Originally established as a garrison town, it developed into a prosperous city by Tang times, before being eventually abandoned in the 14th century, probably due to a combination of endemic warfare and desertification. In its prime, Karakhoja was divided into three sections – an outer city, inner city, and palace area.
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36.5 x 27.6 cm | 14.4 x 10.9 in (300 dpi)
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